Geriatrics

Bisphosphonates have become mainstays in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, most commonly in post-menopausal women. Although all the bisphosphonates share similar FDA approvals and overall labeling, specific differences make agents more attractive than others in various situations.

CASE PRESENTATION A 67-year-old bedridden African-American female was brought to the emergency room (ER) by her husband with the acute onset of altered mental status changes and urinary incontinence. From her history it was revealed that 1 week prior to this episode she had been evaluated by the...

How Will ICD-10 Affect Physician Reimbursement?Experts have begun outlining details of the transition between ICD-9 and ICD-10, explaining the new specific condition requirements and coding for various diseases and how the change will affect Medicare reimbursement and claim processing.

New Targets for Treating Tendon Breakdown?Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Liverpool hope their recent study findings will provide new targets for treatment to prevent the breakdown of tendon tissue.